Tuesday, February 17, 2009

gratitude

On Sunday last, I came out of the grocery store to find a glorious full moon complete with halos and interesting clouds. And no camera. When I got home, I read that the next SundayStills challenge was to be ... the moon. I was so excited. Perfect, I thought. This will be easy (afterall, I work nights!) Wasn't to be. The moon barely even deigned to appear through the overcast sky. It didn't come to me, so I had nothing to offer on Sunday.

I didn't even have anything to offer on Saturday for the PhotoHunt challenge, the theme of which this week was: nautical. Perfect I thought, for HMCS Haida, the most decorated and successful battleship in Canadian history, is docked not far away. I could have made an effort, but I couldn't be arsed to get out find the energy to venture outside and look for it.

I was feeling a little down about my lack of energy. And my lack of enthusiasm.
I was tired of feeling lazy, but too tired and lazy to do anything about it.

Then, I read Delwyn's post and found she made me a postcard!
Violet has provided me with much joy through her variety of photographs allowing me to live vicariously in a stunningly different part of the world. She is warm and generous in her ongoing comments. I am glad I have met Violet.
You should see her other great hand crafted postcards, especially these ones.
She's over at A Hazy Moon and well worth the trip to her little part of the world.
So, today (Monday) I ventured outside. Into the throngs of people enjoying a holiday.
And took pictures.
But that is for tomorrow's post.

22 comments:

  1. Don't you love how that one little thought, gift or comment can be just the thing to get the energy flowing again? Cheers to your friend!

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  2. What a gorgeous card and what a wonderful sentiment.

    I need to take a look at these photo day blogs - might inspire me to get back to my camera instead of malingering in the digital darkroom - or at the poolside! ;-)

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  3. Well it has been said that giving thanks is like a pebble dropping into a pond...the ripples keep on going out...
    thank you Violet for the lovely comments. I appreciate them.

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  4. Loved the piggy in boots! Just wnated to say hi from Christchurch, NZ.

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  5. great to have friends who encourage us, when we are running out of steam!

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  6. Beautiful card. Glad it re-energised you. Look forward to the photos. I am interested in how the HMAS Haida was Canada's most successful naval ship.

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  7. Never sweat the small stuff, I have found it only makes my hair turn gray... :-)
    I can't wait to see tomorrows pics.

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  8. Holiday? What's all this about a Holiday? We had no holiday...

    I get you about the energy - or lack thereof. This always happens to me in February. It's like all the energy I had stored away to make it through winter has been used up and there's just nothing left.

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  9. So you got your moon after all, a special one. Well deserved, my dear.

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  10. Geewits: so true. my mood is so fickle.

    Delwyn: and the water around here is melting for the ripples.

    Vanilla: looking at other people's photos does inspire me to see possibilities where I'd never expected.

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  11. Amanda: and right back at you.

    Jeannette: isn't it, just? maybe I should make more phone calls... oh yeah the energy (blogging is much easier, and so many more friends out there!)

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  12. LGS: great, a post idea!

    Ed: and I have to deal with those little gray issues, too.

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  13. Jazz: oh yes, a bribe from Premier McGuinty to get re-elected. what to do with a holiday in the middle of Feb, with everything all muddy and/or frozen, and nothing open?

    Ruth: yes, I surely did!

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  14. Oh, I'm so glad that Delwyn lifted you out of your slump! Three cheers for Delwyn! Hip-hip, hoorayX3

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  15. I now call them my little life curves :) I got one today, my problem child sprained her ankle and is off running for a few weeks. So this will probably make me go straight to hell but what the heck, I did a happy dance when I read the email.

    I'm not full out again but on the mend, definitely on the mend.

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  16. WHat nice timing for that! Glad it got you back out into life.

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  17. a wonderful pick you up indeed....it's the sweet things like this that make the world special.

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  18. Beautiful card, very creative. I think it's quite normal for us to feel tired and lazy once in a while - I call it lethargy. It sounds better!!

    CJ xx

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  19. Exactly what Geewits said and what a beautiful card.

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  20. Susan: It was shortlived, but a start

    CotW: If I want to be creative, and have anything to blog about, I need to get out and do something

    Char: I hope your 'new' world is special once you get settled

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  21. Crystal: that is better than slothful, which was my thought

    UA: hope to see you out and about soon

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